[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by fimmel

Remember that R68 limits the CFM from any compressor used. May need to take a look at you design to require less air.



EDIT:

Looking at the specs from both compressors, the new Vaiar compressor actually has a .08cfm higher flow rate.

Thomas Compressor Information: http://www.gd-thomas.com/product.aspx?id=12084&tp=p
Viair Compressor Information: http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2005.htm

The issue with that Viair compressor is the 9% duty cycle. It gets very hot and can be burned out if you aren't careful. Running it constant for 2:15 during a match may seem like it's not much, but when you add in pre-match charging and charging while testing in the pit, you will regularly exceed the 9% duty cycle and keep that thing blisteringly hot. The Thomas compressor is better at that and can run for much longer continuously.

As an alternative, Viair does make another compressor (250C-IG) that's legal and has a 100% duty cycle. It's part of their industrial grade line, and is rated at 0.88 CFM, although it has better performance at all other pressures than the Viair linked above.